Hakata Gion Yamakasa

A festival of Kushida Shrine held every July in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka. The highlight is 'Oiyama,' where men race through Hakata's streets carrying 'kaki-yamakasa' floats weighing over one ton. With over 770 years of history and inscribed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2016, it is a festival embodying the spirit of Hakata people.

Festival held every September in Kishiwada, Osaka. Massive wooden floats called 'danjiri' dash through town with breathtaking intensity. Dating from the Edo period, famous nationwide for its spectacle and vigor. Expresses community spirit and cohesion of local men.

Traditional festival held in September in Kishiwada, Osaka. Features giant floats (danjiri) weighing over 3 tons racing through town. With over 400 years of history, it is nationally famous for its spectacular procession. Tests the courage of young participants.

A spring festival held in April in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. Features ornate festival floats over 200 years old, displaying intricate carvings and luxurious decorations. Merges Edo period architecture with contemporary craftsmanship, representing significant cultural value. A regional tradition celebrating the arrival of spring.

A spring traditional festival held annually in April in Inuyama, Aichi Prefecture, celebrating the castle town's heritage. Thirteen elaborate festival floats, each preserving Edo-period aesthetics, parade through the streets by day and are illuminated by lanterns at night, creating a magical spectacle. With over 380 years of history, it stands as a significant cultural event in the Owari region.

A traditional spring festival held annually in April in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture, continuing from the Edo period. Featuring magnificent festival floats and lion dances, the festival transforms the entire town into a celebration. The intricately and lavishly decorated floats are considered masterpieces of Oriental festival artistry. Regarded as one of Japan's three most beautiful festivals and acclaimed internationally.